Alhama Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alhama Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 0.175 N,1 50.436 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.002917
  • Longitude: 1.840600
Wreck Depth 15.5 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALHAMA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1744
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 26, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H2503/17 BUOYED WK. (AUTHORITY & POSN NOT STATED). - FNM 263/17. H2327/18 30.4.18 WK DISPERSED & BUOY WITHDRAWN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 241/18. POSN 1.5MILES N FROM CALAIS. (BMVS) H7386 10.12.18 DETAILS IN FRENCH LIST OF WKS. H2961/22 18.5.22 NOW CHARTED AS WK 7FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 25.2.77 SHOWN AS WKS 15.5MTRS IN 510012N, 015031E [EUR] ON FR 6651. BR STD. 30.1.78 SHOWN AS WK 13MTRS IN 510014N, 015029E ON FR 6474 [1978 EDN]. BR STD. 13.11.80 SHOWN AS WK 13.5MTRS ON FR 6651 [MAY 1979 EDN]. NE 2451. H2981/78 29.9.81 WK 13MTRS IN 510012N, 015031E. (FRENCH NM 81 34 33). BR STD. 16.1.84 NOW CHARTED IN 510014N, 015031E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1352. 7.2.86 SHOWN AS WK 15.5MTRS ON FR 6651 [1985 EDN] & IN 1984 FR WK RECORDS. NE 1352. SEP 2006/000378555 13.10.06 SHOWN AS WKPA 15.5MTRS IN 5100.175N, 0150.436E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7258 [EDN 3 DTD 2006]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 9, 2025

Circumstances of loss

MINED EN ROUTE FROM BAYONNE TO DUNKIRK. (WW1SL).

General Comments

UK NM 3912/20

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FAQ

Where is the ALHAMA wreck located?

The ALHAMA wreck is located at coordinates 51 0.175 N,1 50.436 E.

How deep is the ALHAMA and where exactly is it located?

The ALHAMA lies at a depth of about 15.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 0.175 N,1 50.436 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALHAMA?

The seabed around the ALHAMA lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the ALHAMA sink?

The ALHAMA sank on Apr 26, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ALHAMA discovered?

The wreck of the ALHAMA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ALHAMA belong to?

The ALHAMA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ALHAMA carrying?

The ALHAMA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the ALHAMA?

The ALHAMA had a tonnage of 1744 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALHAMA?

The ALHAMA is classified as a steam ship.

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